GL Optics Sigma 18-35 Rehoused - Group Buy

[Philip Bloom]

Such a gorgeous lens, been using the Canon one the past two months on my F55. Cannot wait to get the re-housed one.

 

[Kwan Khan]

Such a gorgeous lens, been using the Canon one the past two months on my F55. Cannot wait to get the re-housed one.

Agreed

Hi Kwan,

sorry it's not possible to match them so perfectly to make them bulletproof for 3D work. If shooting 3D, I would go with specially matched pairs by Angenieux or prime lenses.

Cheers
David

copy, thanks

 

[David Kellermann]

Few more hours left until the group buy closes at midnight PDT.

We're now at 24 lenses. One more, and we reach the next discount bracket!

 

[Tom Van]

What's the original cost (non-groupbuy) of the lens + rehousing?

 

[David Kellermann]

What's the original cost (non-groupbuy) of the lens + rehousing?

3580USD incl. shipment plus 850USD for the 300 degree version.

 

[Alvise Tedesco]

Hi David.
Add mine. Hopefully were 25, hehe.
Sent you an email and pm.
Thanks

 

[Joseph Kh]

Just sent my order to your email office@ from your blog site. This puts the Group Buy into the next discount bracket.

 

[David Kellermann]

We reached 28 ordered lenses!

Seven minutes until the group buy closes!

Some redusers asked me about the weight and size of the 120 degree and 300 degree version:

The 300 degree option is only 200g heavier (1,5kg instead of 1,3kg) and the size nearly stays the same. I think it only get's slightly longer, but maybe that was only the prototype.

Front diameter and filter thread on both version is 95mm and 77mm.

 

[Terry VerHaar]

Has anyone yet been billed for the balance due on this? I put a deposit down but haven't been asked for the second payment yet. Just wondering how the timing is going.

 

[Mike 'Fireman' Ross]

Has anyone yet been billed for the balance due on this? I put a deposit down but haven't been asked for the second payment yet. Just wondering how the timing is going.

+1

I have a deposit on too; last I heard was lenses going out starting late September / early to mid October…

Mike

 

[David Kellermann]

Sorry for the delays... some people changed last minutes their orders. Afaik the 120 degree lenses are soon finished.

 

[Kwan Khan]

Hey David.
Can you please find out 300 degree's date, Can't wait

cheers

 

[David Kellermann]

Hey David.
Can you please find out 300 degree's date, Can't wait

cheers

The extended focus lenses should start shipping in early November.

 

[Terry VerHaar]

Not a problem; just curious.

 

[Eric Santiago]

For the folks that received theirs, how is this unit holding?

Newbie question, the 300 degrees option, what are the advantages?

My experience has been EF lenses to date.

 

[Mike P.]

Eric; 300deg focus rotation is straight cinema... Not sure if it's been remapped at all, but regardless it allows for an (obvious) advantage in fine-tune focusing. For example, rather than going from 15ft to 25ft in a 5deg turn, it may be increased to 30degs, making it easier to hit any depth within that 10ft range.

Might not be "better" per se for one-man bands or single ops that pull their own focus, but if you've got an AC they'll definitely appreciate the additional throw.

 

[Eric Santiago]

Eric; 300deg focus rotation is straight cinema...

Thanks I love to learn

Now are the optics the same as original Sigma?

Nothing changes right?

 

[Patrick Grossien]

Thanks I love to learn

Now are the optics the same as original Sigma?

Nothing changes right?

Optics are exactly the same, taken straight from a Sigma lens.

 

[Mike 'Fireman' Ross]

They should ship late September, latest early October

It's now mid-October and I haven't heard any delivery updates.

Has anyone had an email for payment of the balance, or even received their lens?

Mike

 

[G.L Nan]

It's now mid-October and I haven't heard any delivery updates.

Has anyone had an email for payment of the balance, or even received their lens?

Mike

Hello Mike,
The simple version (120 degrees focus rotation) 18-35 will delivery within 10 days.
Best regards,
Nan